Borá, Municipality in São Paulo, Brazil.
Borá is a municipality located in São Paulo state, situated at 582 meters elevation with an area spanning about 119 square kilometers. The town operates through standard municipal administration with local government services managing day-to-day operations.
The settlement began in 1918 when the Vedovatti family established a community in this area. Official recognition as a municipality came in 1934, followed by full municipal status in 1965.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Assis maintains religious influence in Borá, while multiple Pentecostal denominations contribute to the local evangelical presence.
The municipality is very sparsely populated, so visits require some planning to ensure access to services. Those interested in visiting should research available facilities and accommodations beforehand.
Fewer than 900 residents live spread across this entire area, creating one of the lowest population densities in the entire state. This makes it stand out as an extremely quiet and remote settlement.
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